The State of Sanctuary

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A sanctuary city limits cooperation with the federal government's effort to enforce immigration law. Sanctuary cities reduce the fear of deportation and possible family break-up among those who are in the country illegally so that such people will be more willing to report crimes, use health and social services, and enroll their kids in school.

These policies prohibit public employees from questioning people about their immigration status and refuses requests by immigration authorities to detain people beyond their release date if they are jailed for breaking local law.

London Terror

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As the capital of England and the United Kingdom London is a 21st-century target for terrorists with its history stretching back to Roman times.

An explosive device was detonated on a Tube train in south-west London during this morning's rush hour commute. According to Scotland Yard, the blast, at Parsons Green station on a District Line train from Wimbledon, is being investigated as an act of terrorism.

The homemade bomb was detonated on a packed train in West London, according to authorities who say most of the victims suffered from flash burns.

Twenty-two Brits are injured and have been treated in hospitals, many for burns, and eight have been discharged. A manhunt for the person who placed the device is underway and the area has been secured.

MI5 join police in manhunt for Parsons Green Tube bomber https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/mi5-join-police-in-manhunt-for-…

Windians

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The Cleveland Indians just keep on winning and I know of one old-time baseball fanatic who would have been cheering non-stop. DaD is literally and figuratively and every motherly, also MoM in heaven rooting for them.

Their story of the 2017 major league baseball season has yet to be written for the Cleveland Indians, but that magical baseball team which could never lose, and the most important chapter is yet to be written.

Legalization of Marijuana

Do pros prevail over cons? The allowance to use cannabis legally is great news but the dose really matters.
The forbidden fruit is sweet. This adage is definitely true about a lot of issues, and marijuana is
not an exception. In order to improve the situation with this drug abuse, the number of the US
states legalized the use of marijuana for adults. To everyone’s surprise, the outcomes after the
first years were rather positive. For instance, in 2014, in the state of Washington, the number of
law violations decreased by 63% while marijuana-related convictions reduced by 81%. A good

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Pardon vs Prosecute

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@POTUS and The White House continues attacking former FBI Director James Comey by suggesting that he broke the law when he shared with a friend copies of memos he wrote about President Trump.

The latest accusations, by press secretary Sarah Sanders seemed to urge for Comey’s prosecution. Sanders: 'Pretty clean and clear' that Comey broke federal law http://politi.co/2w9bA4R via @politico

This may be a throwaway line about leaks. CNBC Related commentary: White House again suggests Comey may have broken the law by releasing Trump notes http://cnb.cx/2f6kicX

Senior Negligence

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The number of deaths at a Florida nursing home reportedly rises to 8. These multiple deaths are from one South Florida nursing home as a result of seniors suffering without air conditioning after being left without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, according to local officials.

Emergency crews responded when some patients at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills were in need of critical care. The 152-bed nursing home is located in Broward County, just north of Miami.

Pope’s Choir

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The relics of one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, will be on display for veneration at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, September 17, 2017, and Monday, September 18, 2017, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. The Saint Pio Foundation organized this remarkable tour of Padre Pio’s relics in the United States in honor of the 130th anniversary of Padre Pio’s birth and the 15th anniversary of his canonization. This extraordinary visit will be ushered in with a historic performance by The Sistine Chapel Choir, the world’s oldest and most distinguished choir, also known as “the Pope’s Choir”, on Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. Seats are still available for the concert and may be reserved here.

USA Healthcare

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The times are certainly changing, or so it seems. US Senator, VT Bernie Sanders unveiled his long-anticipated legislation to create a national single-payer health system with the support from 15 Democratic Senate co-sponsors.

His Single-Payer government-run health care system is an idea which is gaining ground among Democrats who are seen as possible presidential candidates. https://youtu.be/e7qQ6_RV4VQ https://youtu.be/OUOOrUsXBWI

Sanders offers Medicare-for-all plan backed by 16 Senate Democrats https://bloom.bg/2xkz8TA

Battered After Storms

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Shell shocked coastal communities are trying to respond to death and destruction caused in Texas, Florida and throughout the Caribbean.

In the US, Florida and Texas are some of the largest states with the most hurricane damage as a result of Hurricane drenching rains and the damaging storm surge. This is climate change, not fake news, folks.